High Wall
"So tense! So taut! It closes in on you like a high wall!"
Originally released in 1947. High Wall is a crime/drama film. directed by Curtis Bernhardt.
Starring Robert Taylor, Audrey Totter, and Herbert Marshall
Synopsis
Steven Kenet, suffering from a recurring brain injury, appears to have strangled his wife. Having confessed, he's committed to an understaffed county asylum full of pathetic inmates. There, Dr. Ann Lorrison is initially skeptical about Kenet's story and reluctance to undergo treatment. But against her better judgement, she begins to doubt his guilt.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 17, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (28 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Taylor
as Steven Kenet
Audrey Totter
as Dr. Ann Lorrison
Herbert Marshall
as Willard I. Whitcombe
Dorothy Patrick
as Helen Kenet
H.B. Warner
as Mr. Slocum
Warner Anderson
as r. George Poward
Moroni Olsen
as Dr. Philip Dunlap
John Ridgely
as Assistant District Attorney David Wallace (as John Ridgeley)
Morris Ankrum
as Dr. Stanley Griffin
Elisabeth Risdon
as Mrs. Kenet
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Wall about?
Steven Kenet, suffering from a recurring brain injury, appears to have strangled his wife. Having confessed, he's committed to an understaffed county asylum full of pathetic inmates. There, Dr. Ann...
Who directed High Wall?
High Wall was directed by Curtis Bernhardt.
How long is High Wall?
High Wall has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was High Wall released?
High Wall was released on December 17, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in High Wall?
The main cast of High Wall includes Robert Taylor, Audrey Totter, Herbert Marshall, Dorothy Patrick, H.B. Warner.